UHV Commencement
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President’s
Message
Dear Friends of UHV,
I want to thank you for supporting UHV during the 2023-2024 year. As we step into the new year together, I am encouraged by the large amount of support the university has received and eager to witness how that support will continue to impact the lives of our students and the broader community. Our commitment to excellence has been unwavering. Together, we will continue to elevate our institution and bring higher education to the region.
Robert K. Glenn
UHV President
Academics
College of Business
Established the UHV Nonprofit Center, which operates through a partnership with the United Way of the Crossroads and offers affordable resources and trainings to the region’s nonprofit organizations.
College of Education & Health Professions
UHV partnered with Victoria College to create a Concurrent Nursing program that allows students to work toward earning BSN degrees from UHV at the same time that they earn their RN from VC. We are also working to expand the program to Wharton County Junior College.
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
The college hosted a lecture series that was funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities that supports the university in developing minors in gender and women’s studies, race and ethnic studies and disability studies.
College of Natural & Applied Science
Area high school and middle school students participated in STEM summer camps, and UHV Math & Robotics Awareness Day was attended by 167 students from 10 high schools.
SACSCOC Accreditation
During the spring semester, the university hosted the SACSCOC On-Site Review Team, marking the culmination of three years of dedicated work by dozens of faculty and staff members to prepare for reaccreditation. The visit concluded with a report of “no recommendations,” affirming that the committee found the university fully compliant with all accreditation standards. The final reaccreditation announcement will be made in December at the annual SACSCOC meeting.
UHV Athletics
UHV Athletics was named a Five-Star Gold program in the NAIA's Champions of Character initiative. A total of 75 athletes were honored on either the president's or dean's list between the fall and spring semesters, with 74 recognized as RRAC Scholar-Athletes. The men's golf team finished 5th at the NAIA National Championships, while softball made its ninth NAIA Tournament appearance in its 17-year history, posting a 30-win season. The women's golf team finished second at the conference tournament, and the men's soccer team reached the conference tournament for the ninth straight season.
Student Affairs
UHV Student Involvement facilitated 186 events in Victoria and Katy, including leadership conferences for UHV, Victoria College, and local high school students. Additionally, the International Festival drew an attendance of 450 students, faculty, staff and community members.
The UHV Trap & Skeet Shooting Club has received another gift of practice ammunition this year from the National Rifle Association Foundation to further its efforts to teach firearm safety and prepare for future collegiate competitions.
Awards & Highlights
Every year, UHV is proud to present awards to individuals and organizations who have made an impact on the university and the community. This year, UHV presented three awards: People Who Make a Difference Award, Presidential Medal and the Student Leadership Award.
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People Who Make a Difference Award
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Presidential Medal
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Student Leadership Award
Numbers
3,586
Enrollment Fall 2024
(preliminary)
35
Financial Assistance
FY 2024
Numbers
During the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year, UHV gave out $35.5 million in financial aid.
Fall 2024 Enrollment: 3,586 (2,579 undergraduates and 1,007 graduates)
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Donors
The UHV College of Business Friends Residential Scholarship was created through a $100,000 initial donation from the Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation, thanks to Kenny French, who serves as president of the foundation and a member of the College of Business Advisory Board. Additionally, the University North Multi-Purpose Room was renamed the Galvan Community Hall in recognition of cumulative support from Ben and Diana Galvan. A new bronze jaguar statue by Daniel Glanz was placed in front of University Commons, thanks to a donation from the Galvan Family.
Ongoing Projects
Construction on the Health & Wellness Center began in August 2023, with projected completion in 2025, funded by a $2 million gift from the M.G. & Lillie A. Johnson Foundation, a partnership with DeTar Hospital and student fees. The Ben Wilson Street project was completed in Spring 2024.
Aviation
The Texas Legislature approved funds for UHV to create a new aviation program to be housed at the Victoria Regional Airport, with funding of $1,275,000 for 2023-2024 and $1,805,000 for 2024-2025. UHV has hired its first faculty member for the program, Jiansen Wang, who is teaching an elective course this fall and is designing the full curriculum for a major and minor in Aviation by Fall 2025. Read more about the aviation program.
Building
Relationships
UHV joined the Excelencia in Education national nonprofit network, with UHV President Bob Glenn becoming part of the network of Presidents for Latino Student Success. Additionally, the university signed an articulation agreement with Laredo College to offer seamless transfers. Three types of financial aid packages have been created for low-income students: JAG Promise, JAG Promise Healthcare and the Gap scholarship.
UHV renewed it's transfer agreement with Lone Star College in January 2024.
Community Outreach
Giving Tuesday: UHV raised $60,451.93 from 592 donors, benefiting more than 50 different areas, including a $10,000 challenge gift from KMH Wealth Management LLC and Keller & Associates CPAs PLLC and six $1,000 challenge gifts for specific scholarship funds. Young Alumnus of the Year: Robert Royer, class of 2014, and Distinguished Alumna: Diane Kliem, class of 1992, were recognized. Additionally, the One For All, All for One employee giving campaign saw 173 employee donors (49.1 percent), raising $41,946.33. UHV Staff Council logged more than 450 volunteering hours during the past year, while UHV Day and jaX Impact events raised awareness for UHV in the community.
